Curator's Take
“A bold political allegory that reimagines the JFK assassination in the Wild West. Giuliano Gemma plays the investigations with intense conviction. It's a fascinating example of how the genre tackled contemporary political trauma through the lens of history.”
Why This Movie Is Important
A fascinating historical anomaly, this film serves as a direct allegory for the JFK assassination, proving that the European western could tackle complex modern political themes through the lens of 19th-century violence.
Production Details
The Price of Power is a 1969 western film directed by Tonino Valerii. Originally released in Italy under the title "Il prezzo del potere", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. The film features a score composed by Luis Bacalov. Cinematography was handled by Stelvio Massi. The screenplay was written by Massimo Patrizi. The film stars Giuliano Gemma as Bill Willer, Warren Vanders as Arthur McDonald, and María Cuadra as Lucretia Garfield. Running 1 hour and 52 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
Did You Know?
The plot is a thinly veiled allegory for the assassination of John F. Kennedy, relocated to the post-Civil War era, with Van Johnson playing President Garfield.
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